Domestic and International Shipping (FOB Origin)

The contract pertains to the transportation of gaskets from the manufacturer’s origin to a U.S. destination under FOB Origin terms, which places responsibility for inbound logistics on the foreign suppliers to deliver the goods to a U.S. port of entry. This arrangement requires coordinated international shipping services to ensure timely and compliant delivery of components to the designated U.S. entry point, with ownership and risk transferring to the buyer at the point of origin. The scope encompasses both domestic and international freight movements, emphasizing the need for reliable logistics partners familiar with cross-border regulations and port procedures. This is a subcontract opportunity set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, as defined by FAR 19.5. It is classified under NAICS code 484220, which corresponds to truck transportation of freight, excluding specialized services. The contract was posted on August 3, 2026, with responses due by August 18, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. All performance activities are tied to the U.S. port of entry, though the specific location is not detailed in the data provided. Interested parties must ensure compliance with small business certification requirements and submit proposals through the designated DIBBS portal by the deadline.